Joshua Simon

 
This is my godchild. His name is Joshua Simon. He lives in Purvis, Mississippi. He plays a couple of songs on his own. He is also part of a band. Listen to him Here. He will make it big one day.

50 Bonus Disney Movie Rewards Points Hurry!!!

You have until 4-5-2012 to put these in, you will get 50 Bonus Disney Movie Rewards Points when you enter these bonus codes:

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No post on walgreens or cvs

I didn't get a chance to go to walgreens or cvs this week. Its killing me lol. All those deals I am missing. Something more important is going on. My little one is pretty sick. Today I will take her to the doctor. She is running a high fever, headache, throwing up, not really eating, sleeping alot. Its taking alot out of her.

Ocean Spray

Go print the Ocean Spray BOGO coupon. Chance you may get 2 free with this one.

Winn Dixie March 30, 2012

Today's shopping trip was just okay.
2 Pork Loin chops BOGO 10 per pack which gave me 20 chops and I split them up into three meals. $15.36/3=  $5.12 per meal or .77 per chop.
1 Kool-aid drinks 10 pk $2.00
2 Honey Maid little square crackers BOGO $3.99- $1.00 MFQ found in store a while back = $2.99/2 = $1.50 each
2 Cheez It $4.49/2 = $2.25 each
2 Keeblers Chips deluxe cookies $3.59- .55 MFQ = $3.04/2= $1.52 each
1 Butterfly cakes ( Easter Baskets) $1.50
4 Hamburger Helper BOGO $4.00-$1.00 MFQ= $3.00/4=.75 cents each Coupon was on the box
1 Croissant (not on my list but they were fresh out of the oven and we didn't eat breakfast) $1.29
2 Kraft dressing BOGO $3.39/2= $1.70 each
2 Kraft BBQ Sauce BOGO $1.79/2= .89 cents each
2 Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread BOGO $3.99- 2@ .50MFQ= $2.99/2= $1.50 each
1 Natures Own round bread ( hubby who don't care about prices) $3.99 ouch
1 Sara Lee Iron Kids Bread $1.99
1 Angel Soft 24 pack  $5.50- .45 MFG $5.05

Total before card was $104.71
After card and coupons $65.74
I also received a coupon for $1.50 off Hamburger, chicken or tuna that doesn't expire until 4-17

My fuel perks are up to .50 off per gallon which I will use today before it expires. 

Freebie Quaker Oatmeal Cookie

From redplum.

Easter Baskets

My little one who is in prekindergarten, has to make an Easter basket from a berry basket. I have been searching the web to get some ideas. Not many out there for the berry basket but I did get a lot of good ideas. I do think I will stick to ribbon weaving and for the handle that we already finished I used beads that I had left over from an earlier project. Here are some of the neat websites I found while doing my research.

TipJunkie has 70 different ones.
Martha Stewart
Country Living
YouTube
Of course Pinterest if you are not a member become one its free and it has some awesome ideas on it. It does take a while for your invite to go through but so worth it.
When I am done I will post a picture of what we created.

CVS March 25, 2012

2 Halls cough drops $1.50 x 2 = $3. - $1/2 MFQ = $2. get $1 ECB = .50 cents each
2 Dove 6 pack bars 2 for $12 get back $4 ECB $8/2 = $4 each ( there were coupons in today's paper also but didn't know until I got home. Still an awesome deal.) Wish the limit was a bit more.
4 Milky way easter carmel candy 2 for $1.00 paid $2. got $2 ECB
VO5 conditioner and shampoo .77 cents
2 Dole pineapple 20 oz .88 each -.50 cents /2 MFQ = $1.26/2 = .63 cents each
1 black olives .88 cents
1 noxzema cream $3.99
2 Arm & Hammer laundry 45 oz BOGO $6.79 - $1/2 MFQ = $5.79/2= $2.90 each
I used $1 ECB from green bag tag and $10 CVS cash card
total after coupons $20.10 got back $7 ECB


Walked to my car to find out my key remote was not working today. Paid $7.00 for a new battery for the remote but didnt' work even after that. My mom had to come and bring me my keys so I could get into the car. At least it was a beautiful day outside today.

Walgreens March 25, 2012

Walgreens diapers and wipes are on sale this week 2 for $10 or $5.99 each.
I picked up 2 diapers and 2 packs of wipes
2 UKotex pads 18 count 2/$7 - 2@ $1 MFQ= $5.00 got back $3RR = $2/2 = $1.00 each
Liquid Disney Vitamin D is on clearance for $1.49
3 Hunts Tomato Sauce 3 for $1.00 with ad coupon
2 Walgreens paper plates 72 count .99 cents each with in ad coupon
2 Sunday papers $2.00 each
1 pencil eraser caps $1.09
Nice! Aluminum Foil .79 cents with in ad coupon
Total was $38.22
got back $3RR
It was a bit high but when I think about how much I use to spend on diapers and wipes this is a great deal. I like walgreens diapers just as much as huggies.

McDonald's Sharing Mcbites

I was not impressed with these. Where is the chicken? It tasted like just the breading. It was $4.99 McDonalds in Westwego. I won't order those again.

Winn Dixie March 22, 2012 Trip

 This weeks ad was just okay.
Berio Olive Oil BOGO $6.99 found $1 MFQ hanging on the bottles $6.99 - $2= $4.99/2= $2.50 each
Winn Dixie frozen chicken breast 40oz bag BOGO $10.99/2= $5.50 each
Green Giant Broccoli and Cheese $2.50
Green Giant Sweet Niblets $2.19
Ground Beef Patties 4 pack $3.90
Winn Dixie Coffee Filters 200 count BOGO $2.19/2 = $1.10 each
New England French Vanilla Coffee BOGO $7.59/2 = $3.80 each (yummy)
Taco Bell Dinner kits  $1.67 each
Iced Honey Buns .99 cents (didn't need it)
Taco Bell Con Queso dip $1.67
M&M Mini Tube $1.09 (baby wanted some)
Wonder Bread Hamburger buns BOGO $2.89/2 = $1.45 each ( 1 hamburger bun and 1 hotdog bun packs)
Flowers White Wheat Bread BOGO $3.19/2 = $1.60 each
Total before card $94.34
After card and coupons $ 46.89 for 20 items
Sorry no pictures this week.

Walgreens March 18, 2012

Checking out the buy1 get1 50% off sale on head and shoulders. I have some coupons from the P&G this month for $1 off of one. Use 2 coupons and see what it comes out to be.

Blue Diamond 6oz BOGO use 2 @ $1/1 found 1/29 SS price posted $3.79 - $2.= $1.79/2= .90 cents ea.

Red Baron Pizza 12' BOGO $5.99/2= $2.99 each

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal $1.99 (my families favorite) - $1/3 printable at coupons.com
  $1.99 x 3 = $5.97 - $1 MFQ = $4.97/3 = $1.66 each

Chocolate Cover Marshmellow eggs are .79 cents with in ad coupon

Carefree Pantiliners .99 cents and there will be a $1.00 off coupon in this Sunday's paper

CVS March 18, 2012

My list for CVS this week:
Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies Cereal only $1.77
At Kelloggs.com  you can print a coupon for $1.00 off of 2 Raisin Bran as long as the box of cereal is 15oz.

All Nature Made is BOGO this week

All Gold Emblem spices are BOGO

Quaker instant oatmeal is 2/$5

Orbit gum BOGO

Optic White toothpaste $3.49 get back $2 ECB if you didn't get it last week. The coupon was in last Sunday's paper.

HOP DVD $14.99 part of the cash card deal

Example of contacting companies

A couple of weeks ago I posted about contacting Ocean spray. I recieved a coupon for a free 64 oz bottle of cranberry juice. I combined that with the BOGO sale this week at CVS and was able to get 2 bottles for free. Free taste so much better.

Cheap Milk

Piggly Wiggly in Westwego still has the cheapest milk. Barbe's 2% $4.05 a gallon. When you buy 4 gallons a week you have to make sure you are getting the best deal. Savings of $2.40 each week.

My Winn Dixie Trip March 15, 2012

I am really starting to like Winn Dixie more and more. Their BOGO sales got me hooked. Its almost like double coupons since you get to use 2 coupons on a BOGO sale. I always love when you get to the store and find out something is cheaper than you thought it to be. Today I picked up:

2 -Kraft Homestyle deluxe Mac and Cheese BOGO $2.50/2 = $1.25 each
2- Hormel Original Pepperoni 3.5oz BOGO $2.00/2 = $1.00 each
2- Town house Crackers BOGO $3.39/2 = $1.70 each
2- Nabisco Chips Ahoy Cookies BOGO $3.29/2 = $1.65 each
4- Light Progresso soup BOGO $2.59/2 = $1.30 each - $1/4 MFQ = $1.05 each
2- Mt. Olive spear pickles BOGO $2.89/2 = $1.45 each - 2@ .50/1 MFQ = .95 cents each
2- Rice a roni BOGO $1.79/2 = .90 cents each
2- Pasta roni BOGO $1.89/2 = .95 cents each
4- Barilla Whole grain Pasta BOGO $1.67/2 = .84 cents each - $1/2 MFQ Here = .34 cents each
     ( Coupon is on their facebook page. You will have to like then share in order to print)
2- Birds Eye Vegetables BOGO $2.89/2 = $1.45 each
2- Taco Bell Dinner Kits 3/$5= $1.67 each
2- Blue Runner Navy Beans $1.00 each
1- Winn Dixie brand refried beans $1.09
1- 4 pack Winn Dixie Vanilla Pudding cups $1.19 (wasn't on my list but little one wanted it)
1- package of pickled pork $4.89
1.8 lbs ground meat $6.94
My total before I gave her my card was $82. 58
Also had a coupon for $5.00 off of a $30 purchase but those are no longer available. I have been asking.
After all my coupons total was $42.89
Another good part about Winn Dixie is the fuel perks you get when you shop there. After this shopping trip I am up to .30 cents off per gallon and that is for up to 20 gallons.

I also took a video if you can't make out everything thats there.

Disney Junior Channel

Here you can check if you will get Disney Junior Channel in your area. Cox communications is not going to have it but I am sure if we get enough people complaining about it then maybe something will get done. Enter all your info on the page and it will send a message to them.

McDonalds coupon book

My mom purchased my girls the $1.00 coupon book for valentines day. It comes with many different coupons inside. 3- free hamburgers, 3- free apple juice or white milk 3- free apple slices or 3- free small cones.
You can only use 1 per visit and children have to be under 12 years old. We visited a McDonalds yesterday and while there I seen they were advertising one for spring. Nice to have when you are on the go and the kids want alittle something to eat. Even if you just use the hamburger and buy a $1 fry with it whole meal minus the drink so pick some up. The ones I have don't expire until May 29 so they are good for a while.

Today at CVS March 12, 2012

Found out about the Craig touch screen MP3 players were advertised for $49.99 and you get a $10 CVS cash card back. They were ringing up for $9.99 and you could still get the cash card. I wasn't lucky enough to find any. Wrong place at the wrong time. Manager at one CVS said a lady purchased 6 when they first opened the store.
I did find some good deals on other things.
I purchased the wireless air 60 game system for only $40.00 for $4.99
Zone 3D game system only reg. $60 got it for $4.99
Wireless hunting video game system reg $40.00 got it for $4.99
my favorite one which will come in handy for years to come a lightblast entertainment projector reg. $100 got it for $19.99.
Very excited for Easter.
There are other things that are half price. Slap Wrist Watches reg $4.99.
Check different things in your store. Some have reported portable DVD players for only $20.00.
Sounds like a good time to stock up for Christmas. If I had the space I know I would.

wags week of March 11, 2012

For some reason alot of things didn't go as planned. They are out of the paper plates. The $4 that was suppose to come off the one a day wasn't working at my store. The vanilla oreos were not ringing up $2.50. I did everything in 1 transaction and didn't expect Register Rewards back but was surprised.

2 orjel toothpaste for kids $3.99 on monthly BOGO unadvertised used 2@-$1/1 printed from Orjel's website. $1.99/2 = .99 cents. My girls had a blast personallizing their toothpaste. Comes with a bunch of stickers
4 Fiber One bars 5ct were on sale 2/$5 -2@ .50 cents/2 MFQ and this is where my surprise RR was if you buy 4 you get a $2 RR so better deal then I thought. Making them $1.75 each box.
1 pack of the walgreens diapers on sale $5.99 which I am pretty happy about b/c they work just fine.
2 newspapers
I used my $13.00 in RR from last week and paid $12.45 and got back the $2 RR

CVS week of March 11, 2012

Transaction #1
Zyrtec 5 ct. $5.99 and get $5.99 ECB

Transaction #2
2 clorox bleach 2/ $4 and used 2@ -.25 cents/1 coupons from coupons.com
2 optic white toothpaste 3.99 each used 2@ $1/MFQ which was in 3/11/12 newspaper got $4 ecb
pedia care multi-symptom $5.99 - $1/1 MFQ got back $5 ecb
oceanspray cran-apple buy 1 get 1 free $3.99 /2 = $2 each
Natures made b12 100ct. B1G1 $8.49 - 2@ $1/1 MFQ = $3.25 each
used a $3 off of $10 healthcare purchase and $5.99 ECB from transaction #1
total was $18.18 got back $4 from toothpaste and $5 from pedia care

Transaction #3
8ct Sparkle papertowels 2/$10 -$1/6ct or more MFQ found in March AllYou Mag
still didn't find the angel soft TP which we need but once I buy that then I will get back $2 ECB

Contacting Companies

Winn Dixie
Today I am contacting Winn Dixie to ask for more coupons and to be put on their mailing list. I also will thank them for having some great BOGO sales and love the fuel perks.

Free Purina Beneful Baked Delights sample

Get it Here.

Kellogg's coupons

Be on the look out for these products. Makes me feel like a kid again when they have coupons inside the box. Better then the toy lol.

Kelloggs™ National Breakfast Day Coupon Savings Pack Insert


End Date 03/31/12

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Winn Dixie 3/7/12 - 3/13/2012

Cheerios BOGO $5.19/2= 2.60 each if you have some coupons to go along with them it would make it better. Highest one I have found was for $1/2

Boneless Roasts BOGO save up to $5.59 on 2lbs

Winn Dixie brand frozen chicken breast are BOGO $10.99/2 = $5.50 each

Cantaloupes 2/$4 = $2.00 each

Strawberries 1lb $1.99

Hefty trash bags BOGO $8.29 - 2@ $1/1 MFQ = $6.29/2 = $3.15 each

Welch's grape juice BOGO $3.79 - 2@ $1/1 MFQ = $1.79/2 = .90 cents each

Kellogg's Eggo Waffle's 2/$4

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels 2/$5

Quaker instant grits BOGO $3.69/2 = $1.85 each

Sara Lee whole grain white bread BOGO $2.84 = $1.42 each

List for CVS 3/11/2012

Zyrtec 5ct $5.99 get $5.99 ECB

Angel Soft 12 pk and Sparkle 8pk 2/$10  $2 ECB when you buy 2

Ocean Spray Cranberry juice BOGO wish I had coupons

Kellogg's Cereal Apple Jacks, Fruit Loops and Raisin Bran 2/$4 - Coupons Here

Clorox Bleach  2/$4, Clorox Wipes 2/$5 get $5 ECB wyb $15

Colgate Optic White $3.99 get $2ECB like paying $1.99 limit 2

Listerine advanced total care $3.69 - $1/1 MFQ (have to check this coupon out) = $2.69 out of pocket get $2 ECB limit 2

Natures Made BOGO and is included in the CVS cash
Chex Mix 2/$3 - .40/2 MFQ = $2.60/2 = $1.30 each

Pedia Care $5.99 -$1/1 MFQ SS 10/9/11 = $4.99 out of pocket get $5 ECB

List for Walgreens 3/11/12

Fiber One bars 5ct 2/$5 or $2.99 each. -.50/2 MFQ = $4.50/2 = $2.25 each

Arm and Hammer Laundry detergent BOGO $6.99 /2 = $3.50 each

Dixie paper plates 45 ct 2/$5 with in ad Q = $2.5 each

Colgate Opic White Toothpaste 2/$8 $3 RR when you buy 2

There is a page missing so hopefully some good stuff on there.

Walgreens 3/4-3/10

Transactions #1
Colgate Total $3 -.75/1 MFQ $2.25 out of pocket $3 register reward

Trans #2
Saline Nasal Mist $5
used the $3 from the colgate paid $2 got $5 RR

I did this twice.

I purchased 4 papers and used 4 $2 RR from last week and didn't pay anything.

Found $1/2 coupon for Halls next to them

CVS 3/4-3/10

Welchs grape juice is on sale BOGO (buy 1 get 1 free) I found welch's black cherry concord grape juice for $4.79 each.
2@ $4.79 = $9.58
-2@ $1/1 MFQ RP 2/12 = -$2
- $4.79 BOGO = $2.79 out of pocket /2 = $1.40 each

Revlon Satin $4.99 -$1/1 MFQ (expired) = $3.99 out of pocket
got back $4 Extra Care Bucks. I was able to roll them with the coupons.

Zantac75 30ct. $7.99 -$2/1 MFQ SS 2/12 = $5.99 out of pocket
got back $2 ECB.

Gold Emblem Jelly Beans .99 cents got back .99 cents ECB

From the magic machine - $4 off $20 coupon which I was able to use.

I also bought a reusable bag $5.99 and the tag for .99 cents to get scanned everytime I use it. On the 4th visit I will get an ECB.

Contacting companies

Today I am emailing Ocean spray . Emailing companies is a good idea when you want coupons for their products that you can not get. Something very simple to do. It would be nice for me to have a coupon for cranberry juice for next weekend but don't think I will. Just let the company know that you like their product and about joining their mailing list.

Crowdtap website

I found this cool new website where you can earn points and money by doing different things. I went from cardboard member to Oak member pretty fast just by doing some questions. The best part is you can earn money and once you have 9.99 you can donate 5% to a charity of your choice. Sign up here. Its free so why not.

Hi

Sleep now a days is so hard for me. My daughter has been sick for about a month now. She has a sinus drip and it makes her throw up often. Even when she isn't throwing up I have dreams that she threw up on me so I wake up trying to figure out where she threw up at. Anyway. I found this awesome site I wanted to share with you guys. Front page freebies she post everyday. Yep unlike me and she post contact information for companies. I have been following her for about a week now and contacting all the companies she post. It makes it so easy b/c she is keeping track of who and finding it for me. I was also able to get a free veggietale dvd for my kids for free and other great deals. So check her out.
 New and some old fall shows are coming on now.
I have been wanting to try pediasure sidekicks for a while now but never cared for the price of them. This upcoming week at CVS they are on sale for $6.49 and if you buy $25 worth you get a $10 ECB. So I will buy 4 packs = $25.96  -$3x4 MFQ found in SS 7/24/11 = 13.96 - $10 ECB = 3.96/4= .99 each 4pack can't beat that. My kids don't eat right and if they like these that would be a good for them and good for my pocket book.
 I recently joined recycle bank. You earn points for watching different videos, pledging or even quizes. With these points you can earn coupons. I just requested one to be mailed out to me today for $1 off of coke product. If you haven't joined yet do so your missing out on some great offers.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Busy day today. Piggly Wiggly is running a sale. Their meat deal is usually pick 5 for $19.99. Well today its pick 6 for the same price. Also their cornish hens are 2.50 each and their chickens are .79lb. I hope there are also some good sales on their produce. We will see. They open at 7am so this will give me a chance to get the girls up and ready like its a school day. School starts Monday. I am back to couponing. Its a bit harder this time around but I am making it work and teaching my littest one we don't eat coupons.
House party is taking applications to be the chef with Chef Boyardee. Its for Saturday, September 24, 2011 you will get coupons, recipes, a chefs hat, tote bag and more. Go here to sign up.
Free Rachael Ray Nutrish just 6 premium dog food sample here.
This is an awesome site for some yummy chex mix recipes. I made a mix for the kids once with chocolate and peanut butter coated with powdered sugar. I ate more then they did.
My kids are really picky with their food so I am always on the hunt for something that they may like. I found this recipe for French Dip Sandwiches. It seems easy and they should like it minus the onions. To hide the onions I will put it in a food processor. It still has the flavor and they don't know they are eating them. I will also double the recipe b/c it says it only makes 4 sandwiches and I want leftovers.

Monday April 4, 2011

Already April. Where is this year going? It looks like we may have some April showers today. Lets see whats going on. This weekend my hubby decided to take me out for our 11 year anniversary which is not until Friday but with his work schedule next weekend we wouldn't of been able to go anywhere. We went to Bravo's. Last time we went I wasn't impressed and this time I'm still not hooked on the place. I ordered the calamari it was ok but not the best I ever had. I actually sat there and peeled the fried stuff of and just ate the calamari by itself. Then I had a salad and the soup of the day was creamy asparagus it was like eating baby food. Emma didn't like it either but then again she doesn't eat baby food. She rather eat off of our plate. Then we went to the mall to find me a ring. I wasn't finding the one I really wanted. I wanted something white gold and plan and simple but the girl said they didn't really have anything like that. I did find one that matched my bracelet that he just bought me for Valentines day so I guess it worked out. My mom ordered me a mini loaf pan and gave it to me already. I am so excited and not sure what I want to make in it yet. So many different ideas are running through my head. Today I am going to try and make it to Kid to Kid our local consignment shop. They are giving 30% store credit on items that are given. I have a big bag and a basket full of clothes and shoes. I also want to look for a bow for Katies hair for her graduation. I may do flowers instead. Haven't decided yet. I like to check out other things they have in there. Sometimes you can find a good deal. Our netflix movie this weekend was Nanny McPhee Returns. The girls loved it and want to put it on their wish list. Its a cute movie. Our next movie will be Legend of the Guardians. We are wait listed for Tangled and Jackass 3. Tangled might be in their Easter basket. Its another one on their wish list. I seen a cute little skirt that I would love to get for Sara for her to wear for her birthday. She is such a girly girly and loves to be dressed up. The mom whos little girl I seen it on said she got it from Target last year. So now I am on the hunt for that.

Sunday March 27, 2011

Where to start? I'm still sick since I can't take much of anything. We woke up to water in my middle bathroom and kitchen due to a busted water heater on Friday. That was a full day there but then my mom started a new job and alot of her work will be done at home so her stuff started coming in and I helped her put everything in its place. Trying to figure out where things can be set up. That was 13 boxes of fun.

We recently watched Legion on the netflix instant watch and it was a very interesting movie. End of the world movie where God doesnt' think there is enough good to continue human kind living so he sends his angels to kill everyone. One angel works against the others to save a baby because he needed to show God there is still some good in this world. Pretty good movie but too scarey for the kids.

We also watched the movie Jackass 2.5. It was a pretty gross movie. Not sure why people think it is so funny to watch grown men take a crap. Also throwing up. Not a movie I would recommend to anyone especially those with a weak stomach.

With my mom starting a new job she has to learn the body's anatomy and I sent this anatomy arcade to her to make it fun. Maybe it will make it a little easier to learn and I will put it up on the kids account when they need to learn it.

Sample Zantac 150 Here

Sample of Carefree body shape liner and coupon Here

Free 2011 wildflower reference guide Here Would be fun to use on a road trip. Spot the different flowers.

Yesterday my mom and I went shopping for Katies Kindergarten graduation dress. Since its before easter we figured it would be easier to find one now instead of later. We went to alot of stores before finally finding alot in her size at burlington. We were able to find a Ruby Rox light pink dress for only $20. Its just like the picture except its light pink. Now we need to find shoes and a bow for her hair. Its so cute and grown up.

We stopped at Target and found these cute shoes for Sara. They were $14.99. I wish they would of had Katies size but we only found up to size 11 in the store. Online only has up to 9.

I am trying to get together little white dresses for the girls and white shirts for Sammy and I to go take some really good professional pictures at city park. I have a certain way I want it to look in my head and trying to find the girls the dresses seems to be the hardest part. Then I have to get my hair cut and I want everything done before it starts getting too hot. So many small details to go into just trying to get family pictures done. I did find Katies dress so 1 down 2 to go.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Already Monday. Katie will be going to school today but it will be hard for me to get there this week. Which is not a good thing b/c we have a book fair this week and no parents ever show up to help even if its to walk their own kid around. I have 2 sick little girls and myself to worry about. I didn't even get a packet to go over with Katie what she would like to buy. This will be one of her gifts for making all A's on her report card. Yesterday since we were resting I was able to finish reading my book.

Lost recipe for Happiness. Very good book. A plus with all of the recipes inside. I haven't tried any of them yet but the churros might be one that I do try. Its about a woman named Elena who was in a car accident when she was younger the only one who survived. The ones that she had lost come and visit her through out the book. In a good way not haunting her. More of encouragement. Shes a chef and just been fired from her job b/c an article was written about her instead of the head chef. As she is walking out of the restaurant the owner Julian is pulling up. Takes her to breakfast to talk about her becoming the head chef of a restaurant that he just purchased. She agrees and moves to Aspen. It takes a while for the restaurant to open with all the details that have to be set. During this Elena and Julian fall in love but b/c of her past she is having trouble letting him into her heart. In the end one of the good chefs gets in a bad car accident and brings up past. She finally goes to the place where the accident happen to let it go. When she comes back she is then ready to let Julian in. The book ends with a recipe for Mexican wedding cookies which I would love to try. So the read is left to think that they did get married.

We didn't feel like cooking so hubby decided to just order pizza. I was not crazy for dominos before but like the commercial kept saying they have changed. It was super easy to order. I didn't even call them. I went online to their website dominos.com . I put in our zipcode and started our order. I built the pizza how I wanted which was extra pepperoni. The deal was 2 medium 2 topping pizza's for $5.99 each. I also got chicken wings 8 for $5.99. I was impressed with the taste of the pizza not so much with the wings. They pour a whole bottle of sauce on 8 wings way too much. After I placed the order they have a little tacker to tell you wants going on with your pizza. I thought was pretty neat. Next time you order try it through their website.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

The whole family is now sick. Hate when that happens. Hubby is in bed trying to sleep it off while I try and keep the kids quiet.

Yesterday we tried to take the kids to the zoo for the earth fest. It was so busy we could not find a parking spot.

I really wanted to buy the Johnette Downing book and CD Today is Monday in Louisiana.

So we decided to take the girls to Destrahan Plantation. Fun to learn how and where people lived back in the old days. Could you imagine taking 1 bath once a year and in this order? Dad, Mom and then oldest to youngest child in the same bath water? Dinner being a 2 1/2 hour event where everyone dressed up in their finest and you had to be at least 11 years old to eat with your parents. Then at 14 you had to move out. Married men and women slept in different rooms and if the husband wanted to get with the wife he would have to write and send it to the wife and wait to be invited into her bedroom. Of course my kids didn't know what they were talking about but they did like looking at the things. Never too old to learn something new or something old in that case. Makes you think about how different life was back then.

On the way home we found a meat store right across the river called Emmet's. We purchased an artichoke stuffed chicken for $12 and want to try that out this week. Nice to have a place alittle closer then the butcher block which has moved farther away.

After that we decided it was time to come home and rest while watching movies on our netflix account through our xbox which is really awesome. It is so worth having when you like watching movies.

We watched Queen of the Damned I know an old movie but it was still nice to watch. Its about vampires and a girl wanted to be a vampire who also grew up around vampires. Of course in the end she gets her wish and is turned into a vampire.

Then Happily N'ever after 2 for the girls. It was a cute movie. Teaching the girls how its not just whats on the outside but what is on the inside. Its good to be nice to others. Did it help them change of course not but for them to see how things turn out when people are mean and then the difference you can make when you are nice. Its worth watching.

Since we are sick we decided to order some soup from Chan's Far East. 2 x-large wonton soups, comb fried rice and crab ragoons. It was very yummy and made us feel a bit better. Now its time to go rest talk to you tomorrow.

Proud Parent

My daughter who is 5 and in kindergarten got all A's on her report card. I am very proud of her. I remember when I was in kindergarten I was just learning my ABC's and now a days they should already know them. She can read which is super awesome. She reads signs while driving on the road or tv shows that we watch and gets excited about it. She is realizing that she can also read most of the books that is on her bookshelf. Great job Katie, keep up the good work.

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update

I spend way too much time on facebook now a days. Cafe world is my new thing. Its easy to sit at the computer while feeding and putting to sleep my little one. I just got an email from bzzagent. I haven't been on there since 2009. Which is pretty bad. I don't even check my email much anymore. One day I will be able to come back to the blog full time. Until then I hope everyone if anyone still reads this is having a blessed life.

Saturday November 13, 2010

This week went by pretty fast. I spent pretty much all day Thursday trying to catch up on clothes. After 5 batches there was still a basket full. Of course I had a bag of hand me downs to wash and blankets off our bed. Can you really ever catch up with 5 people in the house? At the end of the day there is enough clothes to wash 1 batch on a good day. So I will still stick to washing at least 1 batch if not more a day.

I can't wait to see A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. I would like to buy the DVD right now there is a coupon for $10 off the blu-ray set. Here I will probably buy it on black Friday. I am sure they will have a deal somewhere on it.

Speaking of Black Friday Target, Toysrus, Bestbuy check it out here.

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ABC's 25 days of Christmas starts early. I am happy about that b/c I love getting into the spirt of Christmas pretty early. Here is the schedule starts on November 21, 2010 with Holiday in Handcuffs and snowglobe. One of my favorite Christmas movies is Miracle on 34th Street not the black and white one. Never seen that one but could you see me trying to get my kids to watch black and white. They would think the tv is broken.

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Here is a printable $5 coupon off of LeapFrog Tag Reading System. Sorry my printers not working so can't see the expiration date on it. It does say offer ends on 11/18/2010

Free sample of emergen-C Here Worth a try since we are getting sick often around here. By the time a cold goes through all of us someone else done caught something else during this season.

Looking for a really awesome deal. WWLTV offers 50% off restaurant deals. New one every week. Well I just checked their site and they have some left overs from past weeks and for a couple of local restaurants they are only charging $12.50 for a $50. gift card. Click here to see if they have any you may be interested in.

I kind of want a nook for Christmas. I miss reading a good book and there are so many out there. I have always wanted a library and this would be a way to get it. At Barnes and Nobles they have all kind of good free books here you can get downloaded to your nook or pretty much any other device here.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Everything is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is only 17 days away which means Black Friday is 18 days away and Christmas is 47 days away. I have been checking Gottadeals.com for any updates on black friday store ads. Of course the ones I really want to see are not posted yet.

Every year I get some pretty good deals at halfpricemall. Its local deals but you can check out your local radio station to see if they offer anything. They have a new one every Friday. I don't see anything really jumping out at me just yet.

Also WWLTV is also offering a deal once a week on different local restaurants to try out. Why not buy it at a discounted rate? This week they are offering Flaming Torch a $50 gift card for $25. Before purchasing any of these deals make sure you read all the fine print. Some have restrictions. Only can use them on certain days or before a certain time.

Deal of the Day. Today you can get a $30 gift card for 2 Chic hair & Skin in kenner for only $15. The gift card doesn't expire until 11-30-11 so not too bad. Make a great gift. You could sign up to get an email everyday for the new deals.

38 days until free shipping day. On December 17, 2010. Check out which retailers are offering free shipping here. You can also sign up to get a reminder that day.

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This is a pretty neat website if you have an iphone and would like to get some free apps. I don't have that type of phone so not sure how great the downloads are or if its just a trial on some of the stuff but its worth a try. Check it out here.

If you have a kindle you can download tons of free books. Which makes me want one. Unless I find a really cheap laptop on black friday. Hubby says I don't need a notebook but how easy would it be to have all my recipes right next to me while cooking or to be able to read these free books at night when I can't sleep. Or even if I could do things while sitting in the carpool line waiting for my daughter to get out of school. So many things to do. Anyway here is a free book Safely Home by Randy Alcorn. It has pretty good rates and one of those can't put it down books.

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Catch up

Wow I really have not been on here forever. Well I had the baby on July 22, 2010. Her name is Emma Isabelle. She weighted 7lbs 15.2 oz. She is already 3 months old now. Everything is going well. I did have to get myself in a routine. Very different with 3 little ones. Katie is now 5 and in Kindergarten. Sara is 3 and we are trying to get her out of sucking her thumb with the no bite nail polish. Today is day 3 using it. Last night she decided to put her other thumb in her mouth. Katie's asthma is alot more controlled this year with the meds that she is on. Of course when she gets sick it acts up and she has to do treatments. I did find out that when she coughs the mucus up and swallows it back down is what is making her throw up. So I try to tell her to start spitting it out from now on. Emma is sick with her first cold that she caught from her bigger sisters. She has been coughing for 3 weeks now. The nose spray doesn't really help so today I decided to try some lemon juice with a little sugar and water. So far she is keeping it down so thats a good sign. I did read that lemon juice also helps with asthma also. By taking a teaspoon before each meal and right before going to sleep at night. Hey its worth a try. I rather give her that then all the meds they want to put in her. So next time she is sick thats what I will do.

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